The limits of evidence
In the wake of Britain's parliament voting against military action in Syria, Arnaldo Pellini explores the role and limits of evidence in policy-making
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The first global conference on research integration and implementation
John Young will speak at this conference bringing together researchers and educators who use systems-based, action-oriented, multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, or transdisciplinary approaches.
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Rethinking social accountability in Africa: lessons from the Mwananchi Programme
Despite economic progress in Africa, rising inequality is slowing the rate at which growth delivers better services to poor people. This report presents lessons from the Mwananchi Programme's five years implementing social accountability projects across six African countries. -
Rethinking social accountability in Africa - a visual summary
'Rethinking social accountability in Africa: lessons from the Mwananchi Programme' is a major new report exploring how social accountability programmes can help ordinary citizens in Africa hold their governments to account. Read the visual summary. -
Monitoring policy influence: like measuring smoke?
'With creativity and maybe imagination it is possible to measure the influence of research on policy, which can seem as impalpable as smoke.' -
Monitoring and evaluating policy influence
'Influencing policy and practice is an important component of many social interventions. But evaluating policy influence is more difficult: here are some tips on monitoring and evaluating campaigning and advocacy.' -
Power and evidence in South East Asia
Cambodia, Vietnam and the Philippines are well on their way to middle-income status: now they need to incorporate a wider range of stakeholders and knowledge in policy decision-making. -
A light touch review of the evidence-based policy in development network
Ajoy Datta and Clara RichardsThis is a review of the evidence-based policy in development network (ebpdn), a 2000 strong online sharing platform for professionals engaged in research, policy and practice around evidence-informed policy. -
Animations: my step-by-step guide
'It is still far too early to judge the success of this animation, and whether we can claim victory in appealing to a particular type of audience whilst not limiting our ability to appear credible to another. But the response from teams across ODI and beyond has been really encouraging. I have a hunch this won’t be the last animation you’ll see from us.' -
Entry points for developing tourism in Nepal: what can be done to address key constraints to inclusive growth?
In 2012, tourism contributed 9.4% to Nepal's GDP: however, value captured per tourist is declining, and overcrowding is leading to an unsustainable 'low value, high volume' model. This report considers the key drivers and constraints of issues affecting sustainable tourism and suggests entry points for action.